MS-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes howgenetic variations of traits in a populationincreasesome individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.]

Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes howgenetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.]

Construct an explanation based on evidencethat describes howgenetic variations of traits in a populationincreasesome individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.]